The Red Wings have struggled recently. After five straight wins, they'd dropped 3 straight. The skid will continue for another game. The Islanders are a perfect 7-0 the past 7 times that they hosted the Red Wings. The home team has won 10 of 11 in the series. The Red Wings are 1-4 their last 5 games, when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. The Islanders are 4-1 their last 5 games when playing with 1 days rest. The Islanders are tough to score on and are coming off a shutout win. They'll keep rolling to close out October. **nhl dominator